Motiti Island

New Zealand

Motiti Island

21–27.5 mMax Depth
boatEntry
23Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+12)

Planning signal100/100
Waves
0.3 m
5.5 s
Swell
0.2 m
6.7 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward E
Water temperature
15.0°C
Wind
6.1 km/h
→ W
Sea level
-0.5 m
falling
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
06:0007:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TomorrowCalm
Waves0.3–0.9 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature15.1°C
Mon, Sep 7Challenging
Waves0.7–1.2 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature15.1°C
Tue, Sep 8Calm
Waves0.4–0.7 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature15.2°C
Wed, Sep 9Calm
Waves0.4–0.4 mCurrent speed0.3 km/h maxWater temperature15.1°C
Next 72 hours
06:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 15.0°C
12:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 15.1°C
18:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 15.1°C
00:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 15.1°C
06:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 15.1°C
12:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 15.1°C
18:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 15.1°C
00:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 15.1°C
06:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 15.1°C
12:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 15.3°C
18:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 15.3°C
00:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 15.2°C
Catalog depth21–27.5 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Oct-Apr

Peak month

Feb 20.9°

Jan19.9°
Feb20.9°
Mar20.5°
Apr19.3°
May17.8°
Jun16.2°
Jul15.2°
Aug14.6°
Sep14.7°
Oct15.3°
Nov16.5°
Dec18.3°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 7.5 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

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Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

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Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Evechinus chloroticus
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Astrostole scabra
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Black angelfish
Parma alboscapularis
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Black paua
Haliotis iris
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Brown mottled sea cucumber
Australostichopus mollis
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Butterfish
Odax pullus
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Clown toby
Canthigaster callisterna
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Demoiselle
Chromis dispila
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New Zealand blue cod
Parapercis colias
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Orange wrasse
Pseudolabrus luculentus
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Pettifogger
Gymnothorax prasinus
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Pink maomao
Caprodon longimanus
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These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

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